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Summary[]
Gur-Shaak is one of the playable characters in Drite77's Sunless Citadel Campaign. A Jungle Orc Barbarian, she had managed to gain a respectable position in her tribe thanks to her knowledge of the wilds, but this all changed when she approved a batch of food that was in reality venomous, leading to the deaths of several orcs. As punishment, her lips were indelibly painted black to signify her mistake, and she was exiled from her tribe, and eventually wandered into the small town of Oakhurst. Forced into an urban lifestyle she couldn't adapt to, Gur-Shaak struggled to make ends meet until she caught word of an old, rich matriarch offering a large sum of money to those brave enough to venture into a ruined fortress known as the Sunless Citadel to attempt to rescue her children. With few other options and not much more to lose than her life, Gur-Shaak met with three other individuals who shared her goal, each with their own motivations, and set foot into the unknown depths of the Sunless Citadel.
Powers and Stats[]
Tier: At least 9-B, likely 9-A
Name: Gur-Shaak
Origin: Drite77's Sunless Citadel Campaign, Dungeons & Dragons
Gender: Female
Age: 16 (Orcs are considered adults at 11 years of age, and mature at 17)
Height: 186 cm
Classification: Jungle Orc Natural-Born Wolf Totem Barbarian
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Weapon Mastery and Martial Arts (Despite her barbaric fighting style, Gur-Shaak is a surprisingly effective swordfighter, being capable of various techniques such as limited use of the Desert Wind Martial Study. She incorporates wrestling into her fighting style, tripping opponents over before attacking them, and is capable of effectively dispatching enemies in various situations thanks to Power Attack and Cleave. While she solely uses a Greatsword, Gur-Shaak is proficient in the usage of all simple and martial weapons, shields, light armor and medium armor), Damage Boost (Gur-Shaak can hit foes incredibly hard by sacrificing some accuracy with Power Attack), Chi Manipulation and Fire Manipulation (Gur-Shaak's Burning Blade allows her to gather her ki and evoke fire around her weapon), Empowerment, Damage Reduction, Berserk Mode and Rage Power (With Berserker Strength, Gur-Shaak automatically increases in power when her HP gets too low: Hitting her becomes easier, but she now suffers less damage, has further resistance to abilities and increases in strength. In battle, Totem Barbarians are filled with supernatural might by their totem animal), Enhanced Senses (Jungle Orcs can see in dim lighting twice as far as humans, though not in complete darkness. Has an above average Listen modifier, marking her hearing as well above the norm. Can sense danger through her keen instincts), Social Influencing (Despite her overall abysmal Charisma Score, Gur-Shaak is extremely proficient in Intimidation)
Attack Potency: At least Wall level, likely Small Building level (As a level 4 character, Gur-Shaak is superior to casters of Burning Hands, as well as Rothé. Could slay creatures capable of busting through solid stone floors)
Speed: Subsonic (Capable of dodging arrows)
Lifting Strength: Class 5 (As a medium-sized creature with a Strength Ability Score of 21, Gur-Shaak is capable of pushing up to 2086.525 kg in the air)
Striking Strength: At least Wall level, likely Small Building level
Durability: At least Wall level, likely Small Building level
Stamina: Superhuman. Could fight while being set on fire. Capable of remaining awake for several days without issue and potentially keep fighting through normally lethal wounds.
Range: Extended melee range with Broadsword, several meters with Spear.
Standard Equipment: Gur-Shaak's typical combat gear consists of a Greatsword, a Buckler and Scale Mail. In addition to this, she carries a backpack, waterskins, rations, hempen rope, a belt pouch, a crowbar, a lamp, a bullseye lantern, sealing wax, a traveller's outfit, a spear (which she could throw for ranged combat), caltrops and studded leather armor.
Intelligence: Below Average. While Gur-Shaak's Wisdom is at an average value of 10, her Intelligence and Charisma are well below most people, with a Score of 7 and 4 respectively. She is somewhat unobservant, often misunderstands conversations, though mostly due to her background, and is extremely blunt when speaking her opinions, but is a very capable fighter and proficient in various skills, such as Survival and Intimidation.
Standard Tactics: Gur-Shaak's typical strategy, against opponents that don't look capable of overpowering her in a fight, is to Trip them, to then wail on them while they are prone or attempting to get up. She's the party's frontline fighter and always leads the way in both combat and exploration due to her physical strength and endurance.
Weaknesses: Not very bright. Susceptible to bright lights, which will dazzle her, hindering her vision somewhat. Gur-Shaak is not only illiterate but actively refuses to even consider learning to read or study any academical topic, focusing on might and instinct instead. Burning Blade can only be used once per fight. Gur-Shaak's Armor Class lowers when Berserker Strength is active, though her Damage Reduction alleviates this. Gur-Shaak's armor reduces her movement speed and her ability to Balance, Climb, Escape bindings, Hide, Jump, Move Silently, perform Sleight of Hand, Swim and Tumble.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
- Power Attack "You can make exceptionally powerful melee attacks.": By sacrificing some chance to hit, Gur-Shaak can strike foes with greater power.
- Martial Study, Desert Wind "By studying the basics of a martial discipline, you learn to focus your ki and perfect the form needed to use a maneuver. As a result, you gain the use of a combat maneuver; Desert Wind maneuvers focus on quick movement and swirling, flaming strikes. The scimitar, light mace, light pick, spear and falchion are the preferred weapons of the Desert Wind discipline. The complex spinning and slashing of the curved blade incorporated into many Desert Wind maneuvers are in fact carefully honed gestures that evoke the power of fire, if performed correctly and with the proper focus."
- Burning Blade "Your blade bursts into flames as it sweeps toward your foe in an elegant arc. A subtle yet precise twisting of your blade unlocks the power of flame. When you initiate this maneuver, fire trails from your melee weapon.": Allows Gur-Shaak to coat her weapon in fire for extra damage. Can only be used once per fight.
- Wolf Totem Barbarian; Improved Trip "You are trained not only in tripping opponents safely but also in following through with an attack.": Gur-Shaak can reliably trip foes without allowing them to counter, gain an advantage when attempting to overpower them and then safely get a strike off on them upon tripping them.
- Cleave: Upon defeating a foe, Gur-Shaak can immediately get attempt an attack upon another nearby one.
- Berserker Strength: Unlike most Barbarians, Gur-Shaak cannot Rage at will. Instead, her might will flare up when she is close to defeat. Her physical strength will increase greatly, she will gain resistance to damage and most abilities, though she will also become easier to actually hit with attacks.
- Trapkiller: "You have a knack for avoiding and disabling traps. Your keen instincts help you avoid danger, while your great strength enables you to disrupt dangerous devices."
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